When asked why he did this, the suspect of animation arson in Kyoto, Japan replied: 'plagiarism!'
According to Japan's Sankei Shimbun on July 18, a woman near the scene ran outside after hearing the alarm and witnessed the police controlling the man suspected of arson. The police asked the man 'why did you do this', and the man angrily replied:' plagiarism! '
At about 10:30 a.m. local time on the 18th, the first studio of Kyoto animation caught fire. At least 38 people have been injured, of which 10 are seriously injured and one has been confirmed dead.
According to the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK), Kyoto police have arrested a man in his 40s suspected of arson with gasoline like liquid at the scene. The man's information was obtained through his driver's license. At present, the police are further investigating.
According to Asahi Shimbun, the man suspected of arson was injured and has been taken to hospital. According to the man, 'I spilled liquid on the first floor and lit the fire.' Asahi Shimbun said that people nearby heard the explosion and called the police.